{"product_id":"plato-marble-bust-sculpture-55cm","title":"Plato Marble Bust Sculpture - 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ePlato Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 55cm is a hand-carved portrait in genuine natural marble, depicting the ancient Greek philosopher with his characteristic full beard, wavy hair, and draped classical robes. Worked in cream marble with the warm, subtly veined tones that distinguish natural statuary stone, the carving captures the gravitas and intellectual authority of Plato with precision across every detail — the layered texture of the beard, the fall of the draped fabric, and the composed, authoritative expression of the ancient figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassical Portraiture in Genuine Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ePlato classical marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is carved entirely from premium natural marble sourced globally — genuine stone worked from solid block by hand, not cast or moulded. The cream marble selected for this piece carries the warm, luminous quality that has made natural stone the definitive medium for classical portraiture since antiquity. Every element of the 55cm composition — the rendered folds of the draped cloth at the shoulders, the individually worked strands of the beard and hair, the precise facial structure — is achieved through \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble\u003c\/span\u003e technique by our artisans. Natural variation in the grain and cream toning of the stone is inherent to the material and particular to each individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ePlato marble statue\u003c\/span\u003e at this scale sits comfortably as a desk centrepiece, library fixture, or display piece on a plinth in entrance halls, studies, and reading rooms. The cream stone works with neutral interiors, dark-wood panelling, and classic architectural schemes alike. Rated for both indoor and outdoor display, the piece is equally suited to a sheltered garden niche, courtyard, or terrace setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003enatural stone carving\u003c\/span\u003e in our range is worked from genuine marble by hand — 3–4 weeks standard, 5–6 weeks bespoke. Our artisans work from our main studios in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative marble varieties, larger or smaller scales, and fully bespoke philosophical or classical portrait commissions are all available. Whether you require a companion bust, an alternative classical subject, or a custom scale to suit a specific plinth or architectural niche, contact us to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-sculptures\"\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e collection, explore our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-sculptures\"\u003eclassical sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e range, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/a\/blog\/marble-sculptures-a-complete-guide-to-choosing-buying-caring-for-timeless-stone-art\"\u003ecomplete guide to marble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgyptian Cream Marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638913003867,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-32","price":7287.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/63_2e5be70e-5aad-41e6-974e-5d2d6b165511.jpg?v=1776332070","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/plato-marble-bust-sculpture-55cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}